New Ulm Chamber of Commerce Announces Retirement of CVB Manager Terry Sveine. Terry, who began at the Chamber in 1999, is retiring on Monday, October 27th.

The NU Chamber is holding a retirement party for Terry on Wednesday, October 29th at Turner Hall, from 4:30-6:30PM, with a short program at 5:30PM. The event is $10, which will include a glass of wine, beer, or soda, as well as appetizers. Please RSVP to chamber@newulm.com or 507-233-4300

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St. Andrew’s Church Fall Bazaar and Precious Beginnings Display on Nov. 1st

Come and join us at St. Andrew’s Church Fairfax for our annual Fall Bazaar and Baptism/ First Communion Display.

Our Famous apple dumplings, cinnamon and caramel rolls will be served starting at 8:30AM.

Delicious potato/ham and vegetable beef soup, turkey supreme and BBQ sandwiches along with desserts will be served 10:30AM to 1 PM. Come to browse the display of Baptismal and First Communion attire as well as crafts, baked goods, country store items and raffles.

Craft/Vendor Fair at Oak Hills Living Center on Nov. 1st from 9Am – 2PM. Over 30 vendors, shop all your favorite vendors & crafts. Walking tacos available for purchase with proceeds going to Relay for Life.

The Wabasso Public Library is having its annual Holiday Craft Fair, luncheon, book sale and silent auction on Sunday, November 2 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Wabasso Community Center. A lunch of hot turkey and BBQ sandwiches with homemade desserts will be served from 11:00-1:00. There will be a variety of vendors this year for your early Christmas shopping needs. This is a fundraiser for the Wabasso Public Library.

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Community and Seniors Together will sponsor a presentation from MOVE MN on November 5th at 10:30AM at the New Ulm Community Center, 600 N. German, New Ulm. Move MN is a growing coalition of more than 200 elected officials, communities, organizations, associations, and businesses dedicated to fixing Minnesota’s transportation problems.

Winthrop Area Coat Drive, Nov. 5th from 4-8 PM at First Lutheran Church (213 Hennepin) in Winthrop hosted by Winthrop Volunteer Fire Department and the Women’s Auxiliary

Please bring your clean, gently used coats and outerwear to one of our convient drop-off locations. In Winthrop you may bring your donations to : the Winthrop News Office, First Lutheran Church, Peace Lutheran Church, St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, St. John’s Lutheran Church (Bismarck), Zion Lutheran Church or GFW High School. Donations may also be dropped off at the GFW Elementary and Middle school sites.

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The Christmas season will be soon upon us! Join us in New Ulm, MN for the annual Holiday Shopping Opener! Planned to coincide with deer hunting opener, we’re kicking off the holiday shopping season with events and programs planned over two weekends: Nov. 7-9 and Nov. 14-16.

Many of the specialty shops in downtown New Ulm and around the area are also hosting holiday open houses, and will offer free gifts and food samples for shoppers. Stop by the New Ulm Visitors Center for a list of Participating stores.

10:13 AM- Advancement of the colors (please rise) by the New Ulm Area Veterans Color Guard, under the command of Les Wiltscheck

10:16 AM- National Anthem by the Concord Singers, band and audience

10:20 AM- Moment of Silence followed by taps played by Sam Asers

10:23 AM- Choral Selections by the Concord Singers, New Ulm’s Ambassadors of Good Will under the direction of Patrick Sonnek

10:28 AM- Introduction of guest speakers, John Jenniges and Brian Krosch, Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1648

10:43 AM- Announcements by Linda Sherry

I wish to express a warm and sincere appreaciation to all the Program participants, to the listening audience and to the New Ulm Public High School for making this facility available for our Program, which is dedicated to the living veterans. Noon lunch for all veterans and participants at the Legion Club.

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